Angola embarks on a journey to transform its education data systems

Angola has initiated a multi-year effort to transform its education data systems through the launch of the 'Tackling Education and Skills Data Challenge (ESDC)' initiative. This program aims to enhance the management, analysis, and utilization of education and skills data to inform national policy and decision-making processes.

Why it matters

Robust education data systems are critical for evidence-based policy formulation and effective resource allocation in the education sector. Initiatives that enhance data collection, analysis, and utilization directly contribute to improving educational outcomes and national human capital development.

Key insights

• Angola officially launched the 'Tackling Education and Skills Data Challenge (ESDC)' initiative.
• The initiative's primary objective is to strengthen the management, analysis, and use of education and skills data.
• The launch event, held in Luanda from August 5-7, 2026, gathered representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), in-country technical support institution Mwango Brain, and other key stakeholders.
• The ESDC is characterized as a structured, multi-year endeavor.
• The ultimate goal is to transform how Angola generates and employs education data to influence education policy systems and decision-making.

Source

Association for the Development of Education in Africa — https://www.adeanet.org/en/news/angola-embarks-journey-transform-education-data-systems